Four reasons why China’s 2060 net-zero goal is so important

3 years 11 months ago
A shift in ambition, narrative, global cooperation and likely support for mitigation in least-developed countries The announcement by President Xi Jinping at the UN General Assembly last month makes me optimistic. First, on its own, achievement of this goal will contribute to a reduction in expected future temperature by 0.2 to 0.3 degrees.  Second, having […]
Suzi Kerr

World Food Day: Utilizing the ocean to feed the planet

3 years 11 months ago
Today we celebrate World Food Day — the annual event that promotes global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure healthy diets for all. But unique to this year is the coronavirus pandemic, which has created new and extraordinary challenges for the food and nutrition security of […]
Karly Kelso

World Food Day: Utilizing the ocean to feed the planet

3 years 11 months ago

Today we celebrate World Food Day — the annual event that promotes global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure healthy diets for all. But unique to this year is the coronavirus pandemic, which has created new and extraordinary challenges for the food and nutrition security of […]

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Karly Kelso

“I’m Certainly Not A Scientist”

3 years 11 months ago

Written by Dominique Browning

“I’m certainly not a scientist.” “I would not say I have firm views on it." These were Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s responses to a question about climate change. This is classic climate denier tactic to evade the issue and avoid assessing policy.

Dominique Browning

Delta Dispatches: The Road to Resilience

3 years 11 months ago

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! Today, Simone and Jacques talk about the ongoing efforts by Louisiana’s state agencies and nonprofits to increase coastal resilience in relation to climate change. First, we catch up with Jeannette Dubinin, the Director of Resilience and Adaptation for the Center for Planning Excellence, or CPEX. She talks about some of their exciting new projects and their free virtual Smart Growth Summit that is currently underway — and accepting participants! Their next session is ...

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Delta Dispatches: The Road to Resilience

3 years 11 months ago

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! Today, Simone and Jacques talk about the ongoing efforts by Louisiana’s state agencies and nonprofits to increase coastal resilience in relation to climate change. First, we catch up with Jeannette Dubinin, the Director of Resilience and Adaptation for the Center for Planning Excellence, or CPEX. She talks about some of their exciting new projects and their free virtual Smart Growth Summit that is currently underway — and accepting participants! Their next session is ...

Read The Full Story

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